Big Chevy Stocker again!

impstocker · 04-09-2013, 10:29 PM

I ran a 68 Impala years ago in I/H Stock (stick) Car was sold, new owner restored back to stock since it was an original 427 L72 car. i had the number matching motor with the car. Anyway, I bought the 396/325 motor back from him ,and will be buying the rest of the parts including rear end, ect. I had a lot of parts I fabricated he still has (solid body bushing, solid front end bushings, adjustable upper control arms ect) The 396 i can use in a 1965 impala shell i just bought, same mtor, heads everything. Pretty excited, hope to be racing again at least by next year Also want to run NETO too. Ihave to do all the work myself, i'll be doing a frame off like the 68.
Will Lamprecht old NHRA # 1427

Billy Nees · 04-10-2013, 07:35 AM

I always wanted a 65/66/67 bigblock full size Stocker! Neat cars!

joe huestis · 04-10-2013, 03:22 PM

Will,
Have fun with your project. I'm sure Carl is as excited as you are. Do it up right and all will come together before you know it ! What class will it run ? I am sure the '65 is lighter than the '68. - Joe

Dwight Southerland · 04-11-2013, 10:00 AM

Billy -

Two interesting combos: 1965 396/425 or a 1965 409/400. I once petitioned NHRA to drop the rating on the '65 396 and had worked out a deal with Dennis Oliver to put the engine out of my Camaro in his Impala. The Wow/Weird factor would have been worth it. Of course NHRA would have nothing to do with it at the time.

Paul Wong · 04-12-2013, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Billy -

Two interesting combos: 1965 396/425 or a 1965 409/400. I once petitioned NHRA to drop the rating on the '65 396 and had worked out a deal with Dennis Oliver to put the engine out of my Camaro in his Impala. The Wow/Weird factor would have been worth it. Of course NHRA would have nothing to do with it at the time.

The 396 / 425 would be a player at 385 which it is now. I cant agree more if you could get the 409/400 to run the wow factor would be through the roof.

Pvt Parts · 04-12-2013, 11:07 AM

What combo did Bobby Blankenship run???

Dennis P Chapman · 04-12-2013, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pvt Parts

What combo did Bobby Blankenship run???

Didn't he run 427/425 hp

Mark Yacavone · 04-12-2013, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Wong

The 396 / 425 would be a player at 385 which it is now. I cant agree more if you could get the 409/400 to run the wow factor would be through the roof.

Oh boy, I can see those ring and pinion teeth bending now!

Joe Schaechter · 04-12-2013, 05:53 PM

Tim Quigely's Biscayne was a blast to drive with a 283 and a four speed. It would be even better with a big block but I would bet it would be hard on parts even with the softer clutches available today.

rick winchester · 04-13-2013, 08:38 AM

If I am not wrong NHRA just lowered the 396/325 hp to 320 in the 68 chevelles. I would sure write them about a reduction in the big body too. That's 60 lbs. in I/sa. , something to think about. Rick .

04-09-2013, 10:29 PM	#1
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	Big Chevy Stocker again! I ran a 68 Impala years ago in I/H Stock (stick) Car was sold, new owner restored back to stock since it was an original 427 L72 car. i had the number matching motor with the car. Anyway, I bought the 396/325 motor back from him ,and will be buying the rest of the parts including rear end, ect. I had a lot of parts I fabricated he still has (solid body bushing, solid front end bushings, adjustable upper control arms ect) The 396 i can use in a 1965 impala shell i just bought, same mtor, heads everything. Pretty excited, hope to be racing again at least by next year Also want to run NETO too. Ihave to do all the work myself, i'll be doing a frame off like the 68. Will Lamprecht old NHRA # 1427 Attached Thumbnails

04-10-2013, 07:35 AM	#2
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,473 Likes: 3,564 Liked 7,593 Times in 1,718 Posts	Re: Big Chevy Stocker again! I always wanted a 65/66/67 bigblock full size Stocker! Neat cars! __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm OK..........it's everybody else.

04-10-2013, 03:22 PM	#3
joe huestis Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Youngsville, N.C. Posts: 621 Likes: 275 Liked 393 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Big Chevy Stocker again! Will, Have fun with your project. I'm sure Carl is as excited as you are. Do it up right and all will come together before you know it ! What class will it run ? I am sure the '65 is lighter than the '68. - Joe __________________ Joe Huestis "Annie's Song" Racing U/SA 2724 Youngsville, NC

04-11-2013, 10:00 AM	#4
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,992 Likes: 63 Liked 749 Times in 186 Posts	Re: Big Chevy Stocker again! Billy - Two interesting combos: 1965 396/425 or a 1965 409/400. I once petitioned NHRA to drop the rating on the '65 396 and had worked out a deal with Dennis Oliver to put the engine out of my Camaro in his Impala. The Wow/Weird factor would have been worth it. Of course NHRA would have nothing to do with it at the time.

04-12-2013, 11:07 AM	#6
Pvt Parts Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Avon, Indiana Posts: 327 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Big Chevy Stocker again! What combo did Bobby Blankenship run??? __________________ Scott Wilcox 2193 3x National Champion SS/A, SS/B, SS/K, SS/L, SS/AM, A/SM, C/SM, B/A, C/A, G/A, H/A

04-12-2013, 05:53 PM	#9
Joe Schaechter Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Moline, Illlinois Posts: 194 Likes: 1 Liked 13 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Big Chevy Stocker again! Tim Quigely's Biscayne was a blast to drive with a 283 and a four speed. It would be even better with a big block but I would bet it would be hard on parts even with the softer clutches available today. __________________ Joe Schaechter 3168 STK

04-13-2013, 08:38 AM	#10
rick winchester Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: cincinnati ohio Posts: 206 Likes: 219 Liked 189 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Big Chevy Stocker again! If I am not wrong NHRA just lowered the 396/325 hp to 320 in the 68 chevelles. I would sure write them about a reduction in the big body too. That's 60 lbs. in I/sa. , something to think about. Rick . __________________ Rick Winchester Stk 3277